Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32R-300 near Richmond, IN — 2010-10-08

Final reportCEN11CA015
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Date
2010-10-08
Location
Richmond, IN, USA
Airport
RID
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32R-300
Registration
N38205
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

During an after-landing taxi on a closed and unbarricaded taxiway, the pilot noticed a flickering landing gear indicator light. When the pilot diverted his attention to the indicator light, the airplane veered off the closed taxiway and into a drainage ditch that was under construction adjacent to the taxiway. A notice to airman (NOTAM) for the taxiway closure had been issued and was also known by the pilot.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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